Wednesday afternoon, a video was posted on YouTube showing four combat Marines urinating on the bodies of three dead Afghani men. The video shows the four U.S. Marines, in full combat gear, standing in a semi-circle over three bodies and one or two of them can clearly be seen urinating on the corpses.The Marines have not been identified by name, but have been confirmed to be part of the Lejeune, N.C. sniper unit which was deployed until August of 2011. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights group in the United States, has condemned the actions saying, “Any guilty parties must be punished to the full extent allowed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice...”In an official statement the Marine Corp had this to say… "The actions portrayed are not consistent with our core values and are not indicative of the character of the Marines in our Corps.

Matt per. 4

1/11/2012 11:14:28 am

That is so disrespectful i cannot believe they would d that. Also that's gross. I hope the marines get punished or something.

Mel Per 2

1/11/2012 11:24:25 am

I really can’t believe that four US Marines would do something like this. It really is a disrespectful thing to do and they should have to do more than say an official statement. I myself, however, cannot think of a way for these Marines to prove any apologizes made and face a sufficient consequence. In my opinion, this does not represent the dignity and honor that should be displayed by our military members; this was disrespectful and inappropriate.

Shae T period 6

1/12/2012 03:32:42 am

This is just really wrong. On many levels. Even if the soldiers were of another race and country, how could someone do that? It doesn't matter that they were dead, it was still the action, and that was not right. I don't know what the marines should get as far as a pentalty, but I hope that they realize that it was completely uneccesary and wrong.

Nikkii Period 6

1/12/2012 04:53:43 am

Honestly, after reading the first sentence of this blog, my jaw dropped. By their action, the Marines are showing that the American race is of greater importance and superior to the Afghani people. As we should believe, all men are created equal, regardless of nationality. I was reading the comments on Yahoo and I was surprised to find one that basically said: "Deal with it and let the Marines deal with the animals" as well as, "Thank you Marines for such great service."That is ridiculous, especially coming from a nation whose founding documents express equality.The fact that the Marines did this is disturbing. NO man, no matter how they lived their life, deserves disrespect when dead. As previous commenters believe, these Marines should be punished so that their actions proving a lack of respect for the departed are somewhat justified.

Anneliese Sjogren

1/12/2012 04:54:29 am

This is terrible and disturbing. I can't understand why they would do something so disrespectful, and wrong. They should be punished for something that dusturbing.

breannah 6

1/12/2012 06:20:49 am

This is beyond wrong, and unethical, it just plain immiture. Like, really? There are plenty of other places to releive yourself, do you really have to do it on the bodies of people you just killed? Just grow up.

Victoria period 6

1/12/2012 06:26:35 am

This story is just so terrible and I honestly cannot believe that marines would do that. It is beyond disrespectful and they deserve to be punished. What could have made them think that it was appropriate at all?

Jenna; Period 1

1/12/2012 06:50:39 am

This is way past disrespectful in my opinion. I know they're American marines, but they CAN do wrong. I am actually happy in the official statement of the Marine Corp, they stated that there will be punishment for their actions. I really hope they will be, I don't know why they would even think of this...

This is so disrespectful, I cant believe U.S. marines would do that. They should be seriously punished.

chielsea 1

1/12/2012 07:14:36 am

this is very disrespectful i cant believe they would do this. They need to be put in their place and i don't think they should have done that. serious punishment should be given to them.

Dana Period 6

1/12/2012 07:38:28 am

Some people are compleately rude. They are dead people, even if they are on the opposing side. It is not right to something like that to anyone. They should be punished, their actions were down right wrong. If they are taken out of the army alltogether then fine. they brought it on themselves. They were extreamly disrespectful to the dead.

Julianna Period 2

1/12/2012 07:39:05 am

Well this is interesting and very disrespectful. I know we don't really like Afghani people but we don't have to urinate on them...that's just weird and wrong...I honestly think these Marines should get some sort of consequence, their behavior was horrible. Now it's all over the web, you'd think these men would feel bad? Nope, they just said they don't do it a lot. Afghani people are people too, but it's even worse that they were dead when the Marines were preforming this horrible act...

Katelyn R Per 2

1/12/2012 08:00:39 am

This event was very terrible and wrong. These Marines were very disrespectful. The poor actions and choices that these U.S. Marines made makes the United States look bad. These men should be punished because of their inappropriate behavior. The Marines must be embarrassed and ashamed of their poor actions since the video has been posted and has been seen by many.

Luke Period 6

1/12/2012 08:13:14 am

In my opinion, this is crossing the line. They probably thought this would be hilarious and would look like they had all the power in the world but to me I just makes them look indecent and not knowing what is right and what is wrong. This was just a very inhumane thing to do.

Shai Period 6

1/12/2012 10:06:38 am

I think that this was totally disrespectful. These are the people representing us in war, and then we find them doing stuff like this? It kinda makes the U. S. look bad. I think that it is fair for them to get punished for their actions because they defiantly crossed the line.

Jin Period 4

1/12/2012 10:16:19 am

This is just absolutely disrespectful and wrong. It does not matter who they did it to--it should not be done in the first place. I do not understand why MARINES do not know better than that. They SHOULD have known better. The dead have already been taken of their lives, and stripping them away of their dignity is wrong on so many levels. The dead deserve respect no matter who it is. I am pretty sure that those men would feel the same if it were them being urinated on.

Katie Period 6

1/12/2012 11:17:41 am

It is honestly hard to believe that grown mature US Marine men would do something so childish and so immature. Yes, they could have celebrated for deating the men but they did not have to do so in that manner. These US Marines should be punished for their actions. Maybe through them in a child daycare and it will actually help them act their age. Honestly your US Marines, grow up.

Kayla Period 1

1/12/2012 11:37:27 am

SO disrespectful and embarrassing. The deserve what ever punishment is given to them. Why would they urinate on them in the first place? Never mind urinate on them an upload it to You Tube.

Alexis Period 1

1/12/2012 11:55:07 am

LOL i'm sorry i laughed when i read the first sentence...
in all seriousness though, that's a terrible thing to do! how can you be representing our country yet show such immaturity and post it on youtube? how could you even do that, that's so disgusting.. i don't think i could ever urinate on someone lol

sarah period 6

1/13/2012 03:43:32 am

Those marines are so disrepectful. they're already dead, what's the point of doing that to them? it's just rude, and to post it on youtube is even worse. they may have tried to act funny, but it's not at all. even if it's Afghani men, it's still wrong. I think the 3 marines should be punished for their actions

Jamie Period 3

1/13/2012 05:44:33 am

It is wrong to pee on the enemy even if they did kill for a living and murdered hundreds of people. The saying "respect the dead" apparently doesn't apply to these marines and their uncontrollable bladders. They have gone so low that eating corpses is equally as shunned as what they did.

Rakel period 1

1/13/2012 06:06:33 am

I hope they get punished for that. They should be more respectful because they are representing their country.

Drisanna W.period 4

1/13/2012 07:28:49 am

that is inaproiate on so many levels, they have no right to do that to thoughs mens dead bodies. how would you like some one peeing on your dead body.

Vence period 6

1/13/2012 10:48:06 am

Are you kiddin me. US Marines relieving themselves on dead bodies. Why do such a thing? Disrespecting the dead. Seriously, you'd thing they'd know better. I hope they get what's coming to them.

Emma period 6

1/13/2012 10:52:49 am

I think this is very disrespectful. Although the soldiers may not have liked the afghan man, this does not mean they can sit there and urinate on them. People can be so rude these days. I mean for them to do this, is not only embarrassing them, but also the U.S as a nation. They should have just gone and peed somewhere else. Somewhere private at least?

Shawn Period 3

1/13/2012 12:11:04 pm

I hope these people get caught. And it's amazing how everyone affiliates a person who is Muslim at a terrorist

Danielle Period 3

1/13/2012 11:13:51 pm

This is a disgrace. A lot of incidents have happened similar to this through the years. It was a dumb move to make a video of it and being a higher power gets to persons head and it leads to inhuman acts like this.

Julia per. 6

1/14/2012 12:11:51 am

The nerve of some people. This aggravates me and is so wrong. First of all, who, in their right mind, would urinate on a dead person? What if that was one of their siblings or family members? If that happened to someone near and dear to one of them, they would be outraged. This person was someone's family.
Second, these men are supposed to mature and have some common sense and courtesy. You just don't go around and relieve yourself on other people, dead and alive.
Also, this gives people the wrong message about the Marines. They don't go around doing things like this. This upsets me very, very much.
I hope these men, if they even deserve to be called men, are caught and punished for their actions.

Haley p.2

1/14/2012 05:24:36 am

Who would even think about doing this? Messed up people! If they are thinking that they are"funny" for doing this, I do not want them fighting for my country. These men should be punished without a doubt. Although the soldiers may not have liked the man or his country, it does not mean they have the right to urinate on them. This is absolutely disgusting.

Jess Period 2

1/14/2012 10:35:04 am

This is disgusting and disturbing to hear about. How could four grown men that are supposed to be representing and defending our country do something as low as this? I'm glad to hear they are going to be punished because something like this cannot be ignored.

Corey Period 2

1/15/2012 12:29:02 pm

This is terrible. Some people only think about themselves nowadays. These few people really should have thought about what they were doing first before they did it. Especially because they represent the US

Carrie Period 6

1/16/2012 02:04:53 am

I find this behavior absolutely appalling. Not only is it completely wrong in few ways, but also why would someone post this to facebook, instead of just informing a higher ranking officer. This video caused a big fuss and now is never going to go away and these officers will have this moment haunt them for the rest of their lives. Next time I think that they will remember to think before they act.

Sara per2

1/16/2012 08:53:09 am

This is beyond rude and disrespectful. Under no circumstances do I think it's okay to do that to people. It's disturbing too, like what made you come up with this idea? They should definetly be punished for their actions. It's not the proper way US Marines should be acting, where's the respect anymore?!

Lillian p6

1/17/2012 08:33:00 am

This is completely uncalled for. I don't think it matters at all that we are in war with Afganhistan or not. You should never pee on on someone who is dead, no matter who you are or who they are. Think about it. Would you like someone peeing on you after you just died? I know I wouldnt. That's so disrespectful. I cant even believe they did that.

Keshia Period 4

1/19/2012 06:03:57 am

That is just really wrong. Why would they do something like that? I am pretty sure that if it was an american than they would have more respect. Also they wouldnt like it to happen to them if they were dead. They would want to be treated with respect.